Combination Of Generations

Various cultural patterns can be deduced from these generational characteristics. Since the entry of Baby boomers (the middle aged work force) dual career families have become a norm. The boomer’s developed a less hierarchal work structure which has been followed by all successive generations. The introduction of technology and long working hours by parents in dual career families have increased an interest in programs that advocate a balance in work and life. Another major change has been issues beyond parenting, including taking care of elder relatives and persuading older workers to delay retirement. With the advantage of multi tasking and technology making anything possible anywhere the Generation Y’s are questioning the authenticity of several human jobs. The statistical reality is that with the retirement of boomers the labor industry will see a rapid decline because boomers make up for most of the work force. The trend of longer careers might soften the effects of boomers leaving the work force, but the disadvantage to that will be flexible work environments for older workers with special needs. Regardless of everything else, all the generations share a strong work ethic proved by the increasing number of hours of work. The increase in work hours is greater for women than men. Longer working hours make a balance of work and life more difficult to attain. Studies show that the demands of balance between work and life has become a major issue for American workers. In the survey, out of1700 employees in Business Credit magazine, 18% agreed with the statement “In the New Year, I plan to look for another job to improve my work-life balance” (“One in Five Employees Plans to Quit in 2006 to Pursue a More Balanced Life,” Business Credit, April 2006). These statistics and developing patterns will increasingly pressurize companies to develop more-flexible work programs.

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